Stephen Blanchard's Extra Bits!!

So, recently did and interview on BBC Newcastle talking about my book "Getting Sync'd", which is basically about a radio DJ who's going through a mini-mid-life crisis, especially where is love life is concerned, so he goes to a university reunion to re-assess his life. You can buy the book by visiting my website http://the-spb-archive.kk5.org/#/writer/4534910924

Jonathan Miles of BBC Newcastle starts by asking what it takes to get your foot on the publishing ladder. Enjoy, and if you have any questions feel free to write!!

So, been a while! Thought I'd upload my own version of the U2 classic "Beautiful Day", sadly for the moment without vocals - but hey if there's any offers...! Incidentally this includes Bono, who doubtless has no knowledge that I even made this. Just to reiterate to Mr. Vox and the rest of U2, this is all funzies and not meant to collect money...that is all!!

You've heard the song, now see the video...not much else to say really!!

"The Ground Beneath Her Feet" Lyrics by Salman Rushdie. Originally recorded by U2

Vocals by Tushar Enaker
Guitar and production by Stephen Blanchard

Wedding footage courtesy of Timeless Media Productions

Yep, another musical masterpiece in the making - and very rough but it gives you the idea. Hope Red Hot Chilli Peeps like it, and don't sue!!

"Dosed" written and originally performed by Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Vocals by Tushar Enaker
All instruments and production by Stephen Paul Blanchard

Another song, shockingly NOT a U2 one. Yes, something Oasis wrote. So, Messers Gallagher, if either of you happen to hear this and tell eachother about it (which lets face it ain't that likely at the mo!!) please remember that like all the other songs we've done it's just for funzies, not the casheesh - ergo please no suing!!

"Acquiesce" written by Noel Gallagher
Originally performed by Oasis
Vocals by Tushar Enaker
All instruments and production by Stephen Paul Blanchard

Contains a sample of "The Luke & Steve Podcast: Episode 5"
Written and performed by Stephen Blanchard and Luke Wallis

Ok, another demo, another U2 song. Again, just for funzies so please no suing!!

"The Ground Beneath Her Feet"
Lyrics by Salman Rushdie
Originally performed by U2

Vocals by Tushar Enaker
Guitar and production by Stephen Blanchard

Another cover from the dude I'm pitching as "The Asian George Michael.....without the automobile misdemeanours"!!

Please remember that this is only a rough version and no where near complete. And I repeat that these songs are not being sold for cash, just being done for fun...so Bono, Edge, Larry & Adam, please don't sue!!

"Love Is Blindness" written by U2
Vocals and backing vocals by Tushar Enaker
All instruments, arrangement and production by Stephen Paul Blanchard

This is a song I produced for my own wedding. Please note that this is never being used to make money so if Pete Murray is listening this is more of a homage to a favourite song of my wife...so please don't sue!!!

"Feeler" written by Pete Murray
Vocal, backing vocals and organ by Tushar Enaker
All other instruments, arrangement and production by Stephen Paul Blanchard

OK, final trip down the Stoke On Trent memory lane. This was a drive time show I did on the college radio station, it's only good because of the voices from the past, including Rory Connor, Scott May and Simon Temple. If you stayed at Stoke the same time as them and me, you'll probably appreciate the occasional in-joke.

Just remember, you love it, YOU, you LOVE it!!!

Yep, another trip down memory lane, this time with Simon Jackson and Nick Johnstone. The idea was to guage peoples opinions of the "evil" papparazzi after "what they did" to Princess Diana and Dodi AlFayed. It instead gave us such memorable catchphrases as "it's like bolting the door after the horse has gone" and "if you're not part of the solution you're part of the problem".

OK, you probably needed to be there, but it's a funny walk down that lane!! Incidently this also marked my first attempt at producing, think it turned out ok!

Now I wanna make it quite clear that I don't condone in any way the constant Daily Mail-esq use of Princess Diana for selling product...ironic given that this is a radio drama done at Stoke On Trent College about that very subject, or more how the lives of others are were affected. The Performing Arts students wrote and acted in it, we did the rest. Listen out for The Actor Nick Stone's highly moving speech right at the end.....it's all quite laughable!!

Anna Murby was interested to find out about my experiences on the world remound 2004 Steve World Tour (Sponsored by Mister Beakers!)

Once again, a blast from the past. Working with the likes of Trevor Marshall, Andrew "Cueball" Whyatt-Sames, Ros Webb, Emma Caldwell, Wes Venn and Sarah Champion, I was hired to do traffic & travel.....ended up doing a lot more....including killing that damn Crazy Frog!!!

I'm gonna get a job I'm gonna get a job I'm gonna get a job.....

Ever wondered what our favourite superhero's talk about on the phone? Here you can find out what The Dark Knight watches on TV, The Man Of Steel's thoughts on certain live bands, and both of them discuss their individual women problems. Proof that every superhero has a normal boring life too!!!

After the tragic death this week of future Joker Heath Ledger, people have naturally been pouring their hearts out, though not nesecarily in mourning!

This is from the glory days of "The Luke And Steve Podcast", with some, if I do say so myself, FANTASTIC production on it!

This time a chat with London/Brighton artist Sarah Maple as she enters the final stage of the Channel 4/Saatchi Gallery competition 4New Sensations. Hear what inspires her work, the reaction that she gets from the media, and her quest for total world dominattion.

www.myspace.com/voteformaple
www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/4newsensations

What happens when you type your name in to Google? That was the premise of this show, although it got slightly sidetracked when Black Thunder Sarah seemed to be hinting that I needed some kind of facial pampering!

The missus says it's wrong that a 30 year old man (ok, me!) occasionally holds hands with his mum, I say it's a nice thing to do. Yes, I say "Nitty" and she says "Bitty".....but what do the good people of Bournemouth think??

Oooh, and look out for the classic "double entendre" when Jamie's talking!!

Bournemouth band The Other Half popped in for a quick chat in this special podcast. Hear them chat about their history, their plans, their gigs, and the joys of having a bass player that did English A-Level!

It's been a cer-AZY month, what with the flooding and everything, and pop star Rihanna is responsible! Plus as the Miami Beach Party draws to a close Barry The Barman speaks. And there's a few random calls from the voicemail!

It was my 30th this last week, so I headed up with some mates to London for the Star Wars Celebration.....find out why I had to interview the Dark Lord Of The Sith.....also what did you think of Victoria Beckham???

The celebs are queueing up man!!! For the third podcast "Britains Funniest Comedian" Ricky Gervais pops in for a chat about life on the road during his Fame Tour, and his plans for the future.....plus an interesting chat with the Govenor of California Mr. Arnold Schwartzenegger!!

For this podcast, Steve (eventually) talked to ran Healy of Travis fame. Find out what the band have been up to over the last few years, and all the goss on their new album. Plus there's a glimmer of a top new film!